Google Play now supports private, vibe-coded apps built just for you

Google is making it easier to build and use personal Android apps created with AI, without having to make them available to everyone on the Play Store.

Google begins certifying Registered App Stores for Android, but not in the US

App stores accepted into the program will enjoy preferential treatment on the Android platform. Users of approved stores will be able to install apps with a single click, similar to the experience in ...

Google is making it easier to adapt Android apps for laptops and foldable phones

Google’s updated Compose adaptive skill helps AI coding agents optimise Android apps for laptops, foldables and larger ...

Before downloading a new Play Store app or game, here's every red flag you should check for

Because Google alone won't save you ...

Google Play October 2026 Update: 5 New Features Explained

Google Play's October 2026 update adds Ask Play video answers, 30-second Playbacks, Play Shorts sharing, Android XR pairing, ...

I stopped letting Google Play decide when my apps update

Smarter ways to manage app updates ...
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Third-party app stores coming to Google Play next week as Epic settlement withdrawn

Big changes are coming to Android apps, but they’re not the changes Google wanted. The settlement between Google and Epic that aimed to put to rest the companies’ long-running antitrust battle is ...